Social media is abuzz with claims that strep throat is on the rise and "wreaking havoc" in the United States, but Houston doctors say the uptick is typical for the start of respiratory disease season.

Growing research suggests the bacteria left behind by the common childhood infection may trick the immune system into attacking both the invader and the body's own cells. Colored scanning electron ...

Strep throat is a common throat infection that often causes a sore throat, fever and trouble swallowing. It tends to come on quickly and may feel worse than a typical cold. While strep throat is most ...